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Willie Ross Goldeneye Drake

Willie Ross (1878-1954) Chebeague Island, ME, c. 1920

Willie Ross – Goldeneye Drake – 2018
$1,020
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $400–$600over estimate
Sold Jul 2018at Copley, July 2018

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SpeciesGoldeneyeConfigDrakeSize16"

The catalog record

Willie Ross (1878-1954) Chebeague Island, ME, c. 1920 16 in. long

A Downeast decoy with an inletted head, a wide body, and bold paint. Original black and early working white paint with gunning wear.

Provenance: Donald M. Greenwood Collection

Provenance

Donald M. Greenwood Collection

Comparable sales

The 2 most recent Willie Ross Goldeneyes to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2013—Original$1,150
Jul 2009—Original$1,725

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Willie Ross sales